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Grand Opening Events

July 10, 2010
Dale Chihuly Lecture and Book Signing
The Renaissance Vinoy
2:00pm – 4:00pm

The artist himself, Dale Chihuly, will present a lecture in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Vinoy Resort. Each guest will receive a complimentary Chihuly book, which the artist will sign immediately following the lecture. Champagne and dessert items round out a lovely afternoon of art and culture.
Buy Tickets: $150

July 10, 2010
The Chihuly Collection’s Carnivale of Glass
Chihuly Collection and 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House
7:00pm – 11:00pm

Join the Morean Arts Center in welcoming Dale Chihuly to the Chihuly Collection. Festivities will include signature cocktails, beer/wine, and heavy hors d’oeuvres specially designed by the talented team of 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House. Guests at the event will be offered one of the first public opportunities to access the Chihuly Collection. Mr. Chihuly will also be available to sign books. Creative entertainment, luscious food and the fantastical art of Dale Chihuly will make this truly the “Can’t Miss” event of the season.
Buy Tickets: $200

July 11, 2010
Premiere Tour of the Chihuly Collection
1:00pm – 6:00pm

Be the first to tour the much anticipated Chihuly Collection! A select number of tickets will be sold for the Official Opening Day of the Chihuly Collection. Exclusive ticket holders will be offered a champagne drink upon arrival, followed by a timed, docent-led tour of the Collection. Guests will also receive the choice of either a Chihuly book or DVD.
Buy Tickets: $125